How green are flowers in your flower shop?

January 30, 2009 by  
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Recently I went to a flower shop to buy a bunch of fresh flowers for a special occasion. Usually, I pick some from my small garden, whatever is in bloom, but there was almost nothing.

At the local flower shop …

Garden Slugs: Organic and Natural Slug Control

January 23, 2009 by  
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Slugs and snails are annoying pests, more so as they are “invisible”. They are rarely seen at work because they come out at night and hide in dark and moist places, mostly underground.…

How do I iron clothes only once per fortnight

January 20, 2009 by  
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Having two children and being short on time I’ve found ways to reduce considerably my ironing pile. I like ironing, but thought I could use that time more effectively. These simple tips evolved after countless loads of washing put on …

7 Benefits of Building Your Own Solar Power System

January 12, 2009 by  
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Getting solar power system at your home is more affordable today than 10 years ago. In fact, many state governments are currently offering tax rebates to persons that choose to convert to solar energy.

With the information available about renewable …

Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

January 9, 2009 by  
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My kids’ all time favourite desert in summer is ice cream. I would end up with heaps of plastic ice cream containers at the end of the season. They are reused mostly, however the thing I didn’t like about buying …